Richardson isn't a bad pick for the Ravens. I'm not sure if he's a great fit for what Juan Castillo wants to do but it seems like he's mobile enough to be passable (like Yanda). It's hard to say if Osemele is kicking out to right tackle again but that's what I'd prefer at this point. Baltimore would still need a center (their biggest need along the offensive line) but if Oher leaves that opens up a spot at left guard or right tackle so this pick works.

I like the Jets' explanation. Offense obviously could use some help, but based on last draft I imagine Idzik will go with the best value/fit on the board. The most obvious example of that - the Richardson pick - has worked out quite well thus far so I'd imagine that will continue as much as the offense could use some help. Could see Mack being the guy there.

Who do you compare Shazier to? You seem to like that match for the Cowboys.

I'm not really sure about a comparison for Shazier. He's a strict 4-3 linebacker who would probably fit best on the weak side because of his athletic ability and range, but I've also considered him for teams that need middle linebackers in that scheme. His length and movement skills are definitely his most impressive qualities, but he has been effective as a blitzer as well and has the type of build which would suggest that he could eventually cover backs and tight ends effectively. Because of his lack of bulk, he can't stack and shed blockers or hold up at the point of attack, but he's fast enough to avoid them. At this point, my main concern with Shazier would be his instincts, as he gets too aggressive and is in the wrong place much more often than you'd like; for that reason, he ranks clearly below guys like Lavonte David and Ogletree in my opinion. Ultimately, I don't think I'd put a first-round grade on him based on the three or four games I've seen, but his physical skills and productivity could easily land him there, and in the range he's currently being projected I think Dallas makes a lot of sense given Bruce Carter's ineffectiveness and their dedication to Kiffin's defense. I may prefer Christian Jones myself.

I'm not really sure about a comparison for Shazier. He's a strict 4-3 linebacker who would probably fit best on the weak side because of his athletic ability and range, but I've also considered him for teams that need middle linebackers in that scheme. His length and movement skills are definitely his most impressive qualities, but he has been effective as a blitzer as well and has the type of build which would suggest that he could eventually cover backs and tight ends effectively. Because of his lack of bulk, he can't stack and shed blockers or hold up at the point of attack, but he's fast enough to avoid them. At this point, my main concern with Shazier would be his instincts, as he gets too aggressive and is in the wrong place much more often than you'd like; for that reason, he ranks clearly below guys like Lavonte David and Ogletree in my opinion. Ultimately, I don't think I'd put a first-round grade on him based on the three or four games I've seen, but his physical skills and productivity could easily land him there, and in the range he's currently being projected I think Dallas makes a lot of sense given Bruce Carter's ineffectiveness and their dedication to Kiffin's defense. I may prefer Christian Jones myself.

I think it makes no sense to be honest. Carter's struggles stemmed from having to cover TEs and RBs, so Kiffin took him out of our Nickel packages. In our base D, he's still seeing plenty of action and he's doing fine. Run stuffing and blitzing are skills he has. So with that in mind, I just don't see the Cowboys using their 1st round pick on a Nickel LB. Especially with the other needs we have. DL will most certainly be looked at early. Anthony Spencer may not be back. Ratliff just got released. Hatcher is a FA. Ware is getting up there in age. Considering how crucial the DL is in the Tampa2, I think we'll be looking for help there with great priority. Passing on Tuitt and Hageman sound questionable. Even Cyril Richardson could get a look considering Brian Waters is a short term plug in.

I think it makes no sense to be honest. Carter's struggles stemmed from having to cover TEs and RBs, so Kiffin took him out of our Nickel packages. In our base D, he's still seeing plenty of action and he's doing fine. Run stuffing and blitzing are skills he has. So with that in mind, I just don't see the Cowboys using their 1st round pick on a Nickel LB. Especially with the other needs we have. DL will most certainly be looked at early. Anthony Spencer may not be back. Ratliff just got released. Hatcher is a FA. Ware is getting up there in age. Considering how crucial the DL is in the Tampa2, I think we'll be looking for help there with great priority. Passing on Tuitt and Hageman sound questionable. Even Cyril Richardson could get a look considering Brian Waters is a short term plug in.

Love the graphics in your mock though! Sexy factor.

I could see a defensive lineman, but I think at this point Shazier would probably be drafted ahead of those other guys. Hageman's best fit is probably as a five-technique in a 3-4, whereas Tuitt is such a liability against the run that I'd seriously question any team that saw him as a 4-3 defensive tackle. Anthony Johnson would make some sense as a three-technique, though. I'm also not very high on Cyril Richardson, but I agree that he could be a possibility there. My personal preference may even be slightly in Gabe Jackson's favor.

I could see a defensive lineman, but I think at this point Shazier would probably be drafted ahead of those other guys. Hageman's best fit is probably as a five-technique in a 3-4, whereas Tuitt is such a liability against the run that I'd seriously question any team that saw him as a 4-3 defensive tackle. Anthony Johnson would make some sense as a three-technique, though. I'm also not very high on Cyril Richardson, but I agree that he could be a possibility there. My personal preference may even be slightly in Gabe Jackson's favor.

Hageman has multi-scheme diversity, imo and he has that freak athlete factor. Tuitt fits because Marinelli is mostly concerned about getting pressure out of your front 4. He wants Rushmen. Dallas might take a chance considering they have good run stuffing LBs.

I don't know what people see in Anthony Johnson. I smell a bust. What do you think of DaQuan Jones?

With Bruce Carter’s disappointing season comes the possibility of Dallas using their first-round pick to boost Monte Kiffin’s defense via a versatile replacement such as Shazier.

Carter has all the athleticism in the world and is young. He also had a great year last year and has been yo-yo'ing this year having some struggles with NICKEL pass coverage. It doesn't make any sense to run out and grab a 1st round linebacker when we have real needs.

We have no one to step in and play guard next year when Waters retires.

Ratliff was cut, Hatcher will be a FA, and Crawford will be our #1 DT. HUGE need here and we don't have a natural 3-tech. Doesn't make much sense to pass on one here to grab another high round linebacker.

A true FS could be a need as well depending on how the team views J.J. Wilcox.

As D-Unit already touched on with a need at both 3-tech and 1-tech why not select Hageman and settle one of them with an athletic freak for Marinelli to mold? Or best available 3-tech. Or Cyril/Jackson to solidify the offense line?

My biggest issue with this entire reasoning is that "Bruce Carter is struggling"... in the nickel perhaps but he's actually played pretty well in base. Hardly worth spending a first rounder on a nickel-linebacker who may or may not be an upgrade over Ernie Sims.

Don't want to beat a dead horse but Bruce Carter's struggles have been a bit exaggerated.

I am actually a big fan of the depth and potential at all three linebacker positions that I wouldn't even look that direction until the late rounds. On the flip side our D-line has been ravaged by injury and we are essentially playing the season with a rag tag group of street free agents. With Ratliff gone and the probability of Hatcher/ Spencer leaving in free agency I'd suspect us looking for pass rushers early in the draft.

I think Tuitt could transition to a 3 tech in this scheme, he could use his explosion reak havok as a one gapper, but the rumor is he is returning for his senior season. Hageman profiles as more of a 1 tech in our scheme but is going to get serious looks from teams playing the 3-4. Will Sutton's stock is going to drop into the 2nd-3rd round range after showing that he is only average playing 300 lbs+. NOT a fan of Anthony Johnson at all, everyone is waiting to see the 5 star highschool recruit turn the light on but its not going to happen. He might flash for a couple plays a game but his consistency is terrible and he tries to get by an his athleticism alone. I am personally a big fan of Timmy Jernigan with his ability to work his way off of blocks and get into the backfield.

I could also see the team pulling the trigger on the right DE. Vic Beasely would be an interesting pick if the team decided to move Ware to LE. Same could be said for Aaron Lynch, Morgan Breslin or Jackson Jeffcoat.

not a fan of plurifoy at all, reminds me of patrick robinson in a very bad way, soft and cant tackle to safe his life, fluid athlete but not a football player. Corner isnt a bad pick for the saints at all so its not a bad pick in that regards, just dont like the player